Main headlines
February 17, 2013
More than 300 Syrians from different sectarian backgrounds may have been kidnapped in a rural area in northern Syria in just a few days
Security forces were on high alert across Libya Sunday as the North African nation marks two years since the start of the revolt that toppled Moamer Qaddafi after four decades of iron-fisted rule.
February 16, 2013
A suicide bomber in the northern city of Mosul kills a senior officer and three of his bodyguards.
The Kingdom begins a global meeting including members of the UN, discussing how to combat terrorism across the world.
The anti-government demonstrations continue across the country as Sunnis protest against the Shia-led government's treatment.
February 15, 2013
After reports emerge that the UAE helped track down the notorious Mossad agent, head of the emirate's police, Dhahi Khalfan, denies any involvement.
Fighters from Jabhat-al-Nusra are shown celebrating after taking over the town of al-Shaddada in the North East of Syria.
Plans afoot for the Republicans to delay Senator Chuck Hagel's nomination as the US secretary of defense have come to light. In return for unblocking their filibuster on the vote, Republicans want information about Libya's embassy attacks.
February 14, 2013
A four man Israeli team arrives in the Egyptian capital for talks.
Iran attempts to purchase tens of thousands of magnets to be used for uranium enrichment, which would enable the country to expand its nuclear program, reports say.
Israel acknowledged it had detained Ben Zygier on Wednesday. Zygier was found dead in his cell a month after his arrest and detention at a maximum security prison.
The Islamic authority says it will be looking for a better relationship with Pope Benedict's successor.
Police fire tear gas and use stun grenades to disperse demonstrators marching towards Pearl Roundabout in the capital.
A top commander in Iran's notorious Revolutionary Guard has been killed in Lebanon, according to local reports.
Egypt's cabinet agrees on new draft legislation placing some limits on protests; justice minister says police can't ban demonstrations.
